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Dan Ladner sits at the organ at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Presque Isle. He retired last week after serving 72 years as organist and choir director. (Paula Brewer | The Star-Herald)

Aroostook County musician retires after 72 years at St. Mary’s Church

When a music teacher asked 14-year-old Dan Ladner if he’d like to play the organ at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Presque Isle, he said he’d try it. He stayed for 72 years.

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